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The Link between Obesity and Diabetes

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There are two kinds of diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The first type is also

known as juvenile diabetes and is usually diagnosed in childhood. It is the body’s cells

and the pancreas’ inability to produce enough insulin. In type 2 diabetes there is not

enough insulin produced for the body or the body is not making proper use of the insulin

that is available.

Many studies and doctors have linked an increasing number of people being diagnosed

with diabetes to obesity. When a person is obese or very over weight they are overtaxing

their pancreas (the organ that produces insulin) and this can lead to type 2 diabetes.

Being obese is a risk factor for diabetes but it does not mean you will develop the disease

if you are obese. By losing weight and leading a healthier lifestyle you can gain control

of this risk factor either by reducing it or eliminating it altogether.

There are other risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes including age and race but of

course there is no control over these factors. Studies have shown that over half of the

people diagnosed with diabetes are considered clinically obese. People who are obese

and work hard to lose weight can better manage their diabetes through diet or oral

medications instead of insulin injections. Incorporating a healthy eating plan and regular

physical activity will also help to manage the disease.

In addition to being at a higher risk for developing diabetes people who are obese are at

an increased risk for other life-threatening diseases too. Namely heart and cardiovascular

diseases, it is in an individual’s best interest to maintain a healthy weight for their body

type and health in order to reduce the risks to their health. Medical support is available

through your health care provider if needed.


The Link between Obesity and Diabetes

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